Smarter Heating for Social Housing Upgrades

Housing providers across the UK are switching to electric heating solutions that reduce maintenance, minimise disruption, and eliminate combustion risks. Discover how EHC supports compliant, hassle-free heating upgrades. As housing providers plan heating upgrades to meet safety, efficiency and decarbonisation... View Article

Unlocking the value of EPDs

Marvyn Candler at Lignacite explores why Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are now under increasing scrutiny – and how robust, independently verified data supports evidence-based specification and credible carbon reduction in architectural design. Environmental claims in construction are increasingly questioned by... View Article

Ventilation is no longer in the background

Dave Harding of Gilberts Blackpool looks at the raised profile of ventilation systems, which is leading to a better appreciation by architects of their importance. It’s refreshing to see how the means of heating and cooling a space are now... View Article

An uplifting message for drainage in conversions

Amanda Mills at SFA Saniflo discusses how lifting stations can prove an effective method for discharging waste from buildings in change of use projects. One of the most crucial elements of reconfiguring an existing building for a new purpose is... View Article

Delivery under pressure

Samuel Sturgiss at offsite specialist Wernick explores how modular construction is influencing early-stage architectural design, procurement strategy, and sustainability outcomes across a pressurised UK built environment. The UK construction sector is facing a convergence of pressures that are redefining how... View Article

Designing sustainable performance spaces with Harlequin

For over 45 years, Harlequin has partnered with architects and specifiers to deliver high-performance flooring solutions for theatres, studios and multi-use venues. Sustainability is embedded across product design, manufacture and installation, supporting the creation of healthier, more efficient performance environments.... View Article

Vent-Axia Champions Circular Economy on Global Recycling Day 2026

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2026. Reinforcing its position at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, Vent-Axia continues to drive innovation in reducing environmental impact, most notably through its pioneering... View Article

Case study: Biddenham

Sliding doors and bifold doors bring the outside in for a luxury self-build home When Martin Shaw began building his dream home in the Bedfordshire countryside, he wanted the best quality for every element of the build. The picturesque spot,... View Article

Structural Steel and Cladding Fasteners: Quality Matters

By Chris Middleton, General Manager, Construction Fixings Association (CFA) Structural steel and cladding fasteners are safety-critical components that sit at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing precision, and site practice. While often small in size, these products perform a disproportionately... View Article

Klargester Specialist Design & Specification Support

Design with confidence: Klargester provides architects and specifiers with technical expertise, bespoke drawings, and compliance guidance for successful stormwater and wastewater projects. From initial design to on-site delivery, Klargester provides architects and specification teams with practical guidance and technical expertise... View Article

Blindingly good news from Designer Contracts

Designer Contracts, one of the UK’s leading furnishing suppliers to housebuilders, has added a luxurious new collection of contemporary fabrics to its blinds and curtains portfolio – and doubled its blind making capacity. Its updated Fabric Studio Curtain Collection comprises... View Article

So Much More Than Just Bathrooms and Kitchens

Sheet vinyl floors from IVC Commercial provide social housing with a flooring option that’s suitable for more than just bathrooms and kitchens. A growing number of social housing providers are stepping beyond regulation to consider the positive impact of providing... View Article